REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Advanced Automation Contract (AAC)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force (DAF), specifically the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (AFRCO), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for an Advanced Automation Contract (AAC). This RFI seeks innovative management frameworks, business models, and responsible sources to orchestrate a dynamic Advanced Automation portfolio. The government is looking for industry input on centralized vendor orchestration, rapid subcontracting, and administrative oversight for a rapidly evolving suite of software tools, platform licenses, and specialized labor pools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). Responses are due by July 13, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI aims to understand industry capabilities and proposed methodologies for managing a complex environment where funding and requirements fluctuate significantly. The government is not necessarily seeking a traditional systems integrator but rather solutions for rapid procurement and management of commercial software automation technologies and agile software services. The goal is to inform future acquisition strategies.
Key Capabilities Sought
Respondents should address capabilities in:
- Portfolio & Vendor Brokering: Rapidly executing subcontracts, running micro-competitions, and scaling labor.
- Orchestration of Systems Integration: Coordinating technical performers for deployment into a cloud-based, Kubernetes-designed environment.
- COTS / GOTS Software Utilization: Overseeing market research, procurement, and management of commercial and government off-the-shelf software and licenses.
- Facilitation of Advanced Technology Development: Providing programmatic frameworks for AI and LLM development.
- Cloud-Based Solutions: Ensuring adherence to a multi-classification cloud architecture.
- Centralized Security Administration: Managing security documentation, clearances, and access requests for a TS/SCI environment.
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses must provide a response not exceeding 5 pages (unclassified), addressing:
- Part I – Business Information: Company details, CAGE Code, UEI, POC, website, and business size/socioeconomic status.
- Part II - Proposed Solutions: A proposed contract structure for rapid delivery, including suggested CLIN structure, contract type, and the role of an integrator (primary contractor vs. partner/sub). Submissions should use the subject line: "Advanced Automation Contract (AAC) RFI [Vendor Name]".
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (Special Notice)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
- Published: June 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Arlington, VA
Contact Information
Questions and submissions should be directed to Yvette Coddington (Contracting Officer) at yvette.coddington@us.af.mil and Major Casey Seibert at casey.seibert.2@us.af.mil.
Disclaimer
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue an RFP or award a contract. Responses are not offers.